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Gialiskari, Anidri & Ammoudia in Paleochora |
Gialiskari beach is located about 4 kilometres east of Paleochora in southern Crete. Actually there is several beaches located next to each other and they have different names, in fact quite many names: Gialiskari, Dialiskari, Anidri, Anydri and Ammoudia. Now it does not matter so much, because it is walking distance between the beaches. The beaches lies about where the Anidri Gorge has its exit.
The dirt road that goes to the beaches of Gialiskari and Anidri.
Gialiskari beach. The taverna is visible on the left in the picture.
The pebble beach of Gialiskari is not as well-visited as the beaches in Paleochora and is suitable for those who want peace and quiet. Gialiskari is separated by a small peninsula. There is sunbeds for rent and a taverna that offers food and drinks.
Gialiskari beach. Den berömda krokodilen till höger. |
The taverna at Gialiskari beach.
The sand and gravel beach of Anidri is located a stone's throw east of Gialiskari. Some call the beach Ammoudia, others call it Gialiskari too. The beach is popular with nudists. A taverna is available here as well.
Anidri beach, Ammoudia beach or Gialiskari beach. Choose the name you like best. :-)
Anidri beach and the great sea.
Pebble beach in Paleochora. Gialiskari and Anidri are roughly at the red arrow.
Gialiskari is located about 4 kilometres east of Paleochora. You can get here by car, by bicycle or on foot. Just west of Paleochora are the beaches of Gramenos and Krios. If you like to hike, drive up to the small village of Azogires north of Paleochora. |
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